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Obsidian Up close & personal

I enjoy visiting Glass Buttes in Central Oregon to collect obsidian. Did you know there are over 24 kinds found there? Here are photos of obsidian up close. The stones are beautiful in color, but also in form.

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SoyBend

Centered in Bend, Oregon, my blog branches out into nature, history, and art-related topics.

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